NPR News: 06-17-2026 11PM EDT

Here is a summary of the episode.

Late Tuesday, President Donald Trump returned from the G7 summit in France, where the central focus was the deal he struck with Iran. Trump reported that every leader he met with "loves the deal," while French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged it does "not resolve everything" but is "key for the global economy."

The agreement is a memorandum of understanding centered on the Strait of Hormuz and initiates a 60-day clock for broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, which was the original justification for beginning hostilities. Trump framed the deal as a clear alternative to continued military action, stating that only "stupid people" would want him to keep dropping bombs. He added a direct caveat: "If it doesn't get done in sixty days, that's all right, we go back to bombing. You know, I don't want to do that because it's so good." The episode did not provide further details on the specific terms of the MOU or the immediate reaction from Iranian officials.